Krishnamurti

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Krishnamurti (/krɪʃnəˈmʊərti/ KRISH-nə-MOOR-tee) is a South Indian name. It has several variants.

Krishnamurti
Pronunciation/krɪʃnəˈmʊərti/
KRISH-nə-MOOR-tee
Language(s)South Indian regional languages
Origin
Language(s)Sanskrit
DerivationKrishna
Murti
Meaningin the image of Krishna
Region of originSouth India
Other names
Alternative spellingsee § Variants
Variant form(s)Krishna Murti
May be either a given name or a family name

Variants

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Some forms separate the name elements (see § Etymology and usage), e.g. Krishna Murti.
English language renditions generally follow corresponding variations of the name in regional Indian languages. The following is a non-exhaustive list.

  • Krishnamoorthi
  • Krishnamoorthy
  • Krishnamoorti
  • Krishnamoorty
  • Krishnamurthi
  • Krishnamurthy
  • Krishnamurty

Etymology and usage

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It is a compound of Sanskrit origin, derived from the Hindu deity Krishna and the term murti (form), meaning "in the form (or image) of Krishna". In regional Indian naming conventions it is usually a given name, but it may also be a family name. In other cases it may be westernized as a surname.

People

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Non-Indian nationality is noted when known.

  • N. Krishnamurthi Muniandy or Krishnamurthi Muniandy (b. 1980) – Malaysian cricketer (Malaysia national)
  • Nandalal Krishnamoorthy or Nandu (b. 1965) – Malayalam-language actor
  • Nedunuri Krishnamurthy (1927–2014) – classical Indian vocalist and art educator
  • Tammareddy Krishna Murthy (1920–2013) – film producer
  • Taruvai Subayya Krishnamurthy or T. S. Krishnamurthy (b. 1941) – former Indian civil servant, including Chief Election Commissioner
  • Thiru Krishnamoorthy or Thiru (b. 1979) – film director and screenwriter
  • Tiruvalam Natarajan Krishnamurti or T. N. Krishnamurti (c. 1932–2018) – meteorologist and academic
  • V. Krishnamurthy Gounder (fl. 1960s – c. 1980s) – politician
  • Vaidyanathan Krishnamurthy or V. Krishnamurthy (1929–2002) – veterinarian and conservationist
  • Venkataraman Krishnamurthy or V. Krishnamurthy (1925–2022) – Indian civil servant and government advisor
  • Krishnamurti Villanueva or Cris Villanueva (b. 1971) – Filipino film and television actor (Philippines national)

No other name

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  • Krishnamoorthy (b. 1963 or 1964 – d. 2019) – comedic actor in Tamil cinema

See also

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  • Murthy – a related South Indian name